![]() With a Golden Globe in hand, Rami Malek already has Oscar buzz for his performance as Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury, who balances leading his famous band with his secret battle with AIDs. In A Eternity’s Gate, William Dafoe plays legendary artist Vincent van Gogh, who was known for having depression. Bradley Cooper’s character Jack in A Star is Born mixes his depression with alcoholism, making his relationship with Ally (Lady Gaga) a struggle. Moreover, three actors’ nominated performances for Best Leading Actor are for portraying men with mental and physical disabilities. ![]() The film A Star is Born – and song – touch upon issues of addiction, depression and anxiety. It is bravery and perseverance.”Ībout “Shallow,” Gaga said, “This song is a conversation between men and women asking each other questions about life and a desire for more depth in the shallowness of a modern era.” I wanted nothing more to show the truth and the power of this very heartbreaking dynamic. “I would like to dedicate this award tonight to all people who have suffered from alcoholism or addiction or who have watched their loved ones suffer. “I want to thank life for all of the experiences I had to draw from for this role,” Gaga said during her acceptance speech. While Close beat Gaga in a shocking upset at the Golden Globes, both Gaga and Close pulled a surprise tie at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Gaga ( A Star is Born), who also is nominated this year for Best Song (“Shallow”), often has talked about her experiences with anxiety and fibromyalgia. Close ( The Wife) was a founder and is the chairperson of BringChange2Mind, a U.S.-based campaign to eradicate the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness, supporting her sister Jessie who has bipolar disorder. ![]() This year’s Leading Actress competition is between two mental health advocates Glenn Close and Lady Gaga. Glenn Close and Lady Gaga at the Critics’ Choice Awards (Photo by Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock) ![]()
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